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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,567.96, 5,348.36 and 2,008.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,567.96, 5,348.36 and 2,008.72 is: 3,011.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,567.96 : 5,348.36 = 2,008.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,567.96/5,348.36 = 2,008.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,567.96x = 5,348.36 × 2,008.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,567.96x = 10,743,357.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,743,357.70/3,567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.06

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